Sen. Markwayne Mullin urged spring breakers to cancel Mexico trips after cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed, sparking violent clashes and unrest in the region.

Mexico’s government says a surge of online disinformation has amplified cartel violence and spread panic since the death of the country's most powerful drug lord.

MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.

Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

The U.S. says its embassy in Mexico is operating normally and a curfew for American government workers in the Puerto Vallarta area has been lifted.

By Laura Gottesdiener and Stefanie Eschenbacher MONTERREY, Mexico, Feb 24 (Reuters) - After Mexican forces killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday, false accounts of spectacular violence swept across social media,

Conservative comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla sparked backlash this week after suggesting that an “influx” of Jews and Israelis could “fix Mexico permanently.”

Times reporters visiting Tapalpa found a serene town in shock after Sunday’s raid on its outskirts left dozens dead and people fleeing. And, surprisingly, no police or military presence where the battle took place.